by our College Data Analytics Team
[Computer Science](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-science/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong computer science education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 9 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value computer science schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the computer science degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Copiah Lincoln Community College, our #1 best value for computer science in Mississippi. Located in the rural area of Wesson, Copiah Lincoln Community College is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $4,200, with out-of-state students paying around $5,200. Graduates go on to earn a median of $31,241 ten years after entry.
Itawamba Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in computer science, landing the #2 spot this year. Itawamba Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Fulton. Students from in state pay about $3,420 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $5,820. Typical student debt for computer science graduates is $10,942. Early-career computer science graduates make about $40,832. Set against $10,942 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Northwest Mississippi Community College earned it the #3 place for computer science. Northwest Mississippi Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Senatobia. Students from in state pay about $3,740 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $9,990 to complete the computer science program here. Soon after graduation, computer science degree recipients from Northwest Mississippi Community College generally make around $35,001. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Belhaven University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value computer science schools. Located in the city of Jackson, Belhaven University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $30,250. Computer Science graduates carry a median of $34,181 in student loans. Soon after graduation, computer science degree recipients from Belhaven University generally make around $42,485. That is a strong return on a $34,181 median debt. Belhaven University admits about 50% of applicants.
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 9 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
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